When the Los Angeles Clippers selected DeAndre Jordan as the 35th pick in the second round of the 2008 NBA draft, they did so to quench a thirst for a legit big man who can parlay his heft into a franchise-first championship.

Russell Westbrook scored 39 points in his 12th career triple-double but missed what would have been the game-tying layup with 5.7 seconds left in overtime, and the Phoenix Suns beat Oklahoma City 117-113.

Almost seven months after a gruesome leg injury seemingly ended his season, the Pacers' star finished his first full practice - three days ahead of schedule. Now, the next countdown can begin: When will he play?

Young buckJULIUS MANICAD
A 6-foot-5 point guard who has a nerve of steel and a feathery touch from the perimeter, Jordan Clarkson stunned everyone when the Lakers rolled the dice on him and acquired him for cash consideration from the Washington Wizards in the 2014 NBA Draft.

Don't quit, D-RoseJULIUS MANICAD
News about Derrick Rose possibly missing yet another season to injury stuck like thunderbolt into the heart of the Chicago Bulls.

He's no Michael, but this Jordan is pretty good, tooHOMER SAYSON
When the Los Angeles Clippers selected DeAndre Jordan as the 35th pick in the second round of the 2008 NBA draft, they did so to quench a thirst for a legit big man who can parlay his heft into a franchise-first championship.

Trading ReggieJULIUS MANICAD
"You're my point guard," said Stan Van Gundy, prompting river of tears to flow freely on Reggie Jackson's face as if he had been liberated as part of the three-team trade involving Utah Jazz.

The Future Looks Bright for Those Young BucksKRISTY GONOWON
While the Bucks will probably not go far in the playoffs given that two of their star hopefuls, rookie forward Jabari Parker and last year's Rookie of the Year Carter-Williams, are both injured this season, the teamâ€™s future does look promising. And this was by design given that the Bucks head coach is former NBA star Jason Kidd.

KG comes homeJULIUS MANICAD
In a bid to make a last-ditch push to make the playoffs, the Brooklyn Nets convinced Kevin Garnett to waive his no-trade clause and shipped him to the Minnesota Timberwolves for former lottery pick Thaddeus Young.

Amare, Knicks part waysSYD SALAZAR
While the world checked out Zach LaVineâ€™s dunks, Steph Curryâ€™s troikas and Russell Westbrookâ€™s 41-point explosion, Amar'e Stoudemire was talking with the New York Knicks management to buy out the remainder of his contract.

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